Category Archives: Southside

Forn

In the little shop on East Preston Street where Cafe Valencia traded very briefly, another Spanish place has taken over, in the shape of Forn. On a wild and windy Saturday, I stopped in for a visit. The interior has … Continue reading

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Souped Up

I feel my head has been turned, of late, by the lure of burgers and other meaty treats. I haven’t been devoting anywhere near enough time to my beloved soup. I rectified that today, though, with a trip to Souped … Continue reading

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Enjoy – Gusto Italiano

Now that I’m back in a better habit of wandering round the town, with another 100km walk in my sights for later in the year, I’m picking up a few more of the recent comings and goings, which seem to … Continue reading

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Cafe Arabicana

West Nicolson Street is home to a rich and varied array of eateries. Aside from the splendid Field, there’s a number of differing dining options, including Usher’s and Marhaba Kitchen. I visited, today, with a simple lunchtime takeaway foremost in … Continue reading

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Gino’s Italian Kitchen

It’s another tale of advice taken at a snail’s pace, today. I’d had a Twitter tip to give Gino’s Italian Kitchen a try, many moons ago, but it’s in a part of town I rarely find myself during the day. … Continue reading

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